Trustees & Advisors
Trustees
Vikki Thomas
Co-Founder & Chair of Trustees
I am Hereford born and bred, although I spent several years working internationally and traveling.
I have three main passions in life: food, people, and property. While I’m sure there are many more, these passions have guided my business and career, which includes being a trained chef, a Chartered Surveyor, and an international speaker, coach and mentor. I owned and operated my own residential and HMO property portfolio and ran business masterminds and networking events in London for many years—all with the goal of inspiring, supporting, and helping people grow.
Becoming a Christian later in life transformed my outlook. I realised that I was being equipped to serve God’s Kingdom. Co-founding and operating The Living Hope (TLH) now allows me to merge all of these skills to serve those who have fallen on hard times and need a helping hand. My God-given passion is to provide homes, feed those in need, and walk alongside them as they rebuild their lives.
Steve Thomas
Trustee
Steve brings a wealth of experience to The Living Hope as a business coach and mentor, strengthening the charity’s operations and governance. Having successfully owned and operated an IT and Cyber Security business, Steve chose to pursue a simpler life dedicated to doing God’s work alongside his career in communications engineering.
As husband to Vikki, the charity’s Co-Founder & Chair of Trustees, Steve combines his skills with a shared passion for Christian values and community care. Together, they lead with a vision of compassion and hope for those in need.
In his downtime, Steve enjoys walking their cocker spaniel, Flo, and finding joy in the simplicity of the great outdoors.
Scott Wheatley
Trustee
Scott brings a wealth of experience and passion to The Living Hope through over 30 years of dedicated work in faith-based initiatives addressing homelessness and addiction.
He is a founding partner of the Exaireo Trust, an organisation committed to providing supported housing and meaningful employment opportunities for individuals facing homelessness.
Scott also plays a pivotal role at The Carpenter’s Arms, a Christian residential rehabilitation centre. Under his leadership, the centre has become a transformative environment where men can break free from homelessness and addiction, rebuild their lives, and experience lasting change rooted in faith.
With deep sector knowledge and strategic insight, Scott continues to be a vital voice in shaping innovative responses to homelessness and addiction. His guidance has been instrumental in helping others establish impactful projects across the UK.
Caroline Currie
Trustee
Caroline enjoyed a long and successful career in the insurance industry, bringing with her a wealth of experience in people and business management. Originally from Northern Ireland, Caroline and her husband, Trevor, became Christians in their teenage years.
Recently, God led them on an exciting new adventure, moving to Hereford to support their daughter and help care for their grandchildren. Caroline also volunteers at the church coffee shop and helps run the Alpha course. Her passions are God first, family second, and baking and gardening third.
For Caroline, The Living Hope represents another wonderful opportunity to be the hands and feet of Jesus. Isaiah 61 is her life’s calling — proclaiming good news to the poor, binding up the broken-hearted, and bringing freedom to captives.
She is humbled to find this season of life both busy and challenging, yet exciting and fulfilling. Caroline believes with all her heart that God hasn’t finished with her yet.
Staff & Volunteers
Murray Wright
Bookkeeper
Marie Morris
Pastoral Support
Marie provides pastoral support to residents, offering encouragement, a listening ear, and practical Christian support as individuals rebuild their lives. Working alongside the wider team, she helps create a caring, grace-filled environment where people are supported, valued, and encouraged on their journey.
Jo Heffron
House Manager
With 18 years in leadership experience in Human Resources. Jo transitioned into working closely with families of children with special need and help them navigate local authorities, access vital support and secure financial assistance. Always driven by supporting individuals in need and understanding the importance of advocacy and making a difference.
In November 2023, Jo joined The Living Hope as a volunteer at the evening food provision. Furthering her commitment to making a difference to people’s lives. The dedication led to a new chapter in October 2024, becoming House Manager of The Living Hope House. In this role Jo oversees the home, staff and volunteers whilst giving a welcoming and safe environment where residents can embark on their journey to independent living through a compassionate and person-centred approach.
Jo is new to faith and is embracing her Christianity which plays a significant and meaningful part in her life. Jo also enjoys cooking, crafts, hill walking and spending time with her family and friends.
Trevor Currie
Volunteer
Trevor is an expert carpenter and woodworking professional who generously volunteers his time at The Living Hope. Working closely with the residents, he provides support through handywork, gardening, and carpentry tasks, helping to maintain and improve the living spaces. Trevors dedication to working alongside our residents not only enhances the environment but also offers valuable support to those on their journey.
Dr Sid Freeman
Co-Founder
Sid co-founded The Living Hope alongside Vikki Thomas and played a significant role in establishing the charity during its early years. Having helped lay the foundations, Sid has now stepped back from governance to allow the charity to continue evolving under new leadership. As Sid often said, “I was the past and the present; Vikki is the present and the future.” His wisdom, encouragement and faithful support continue to remain an important part of The Living Hope’s story.
